Motor trucks urged to curb postwar food costs
An Ohio State agriculture leader and a Firestone official argue that farm production costs remain high after the war, but food prices can drop with improved distribution via motor trucks. They cite closer producer consumer links, faster rail flow, and a rural network of routes as essential steps toward reducing living costs.
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Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Alfred Vivian
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Vivian
Washington
E. Farr
Firestone
Akron
Ohio
Butte
Bureau
Art
Les
No Excuse for Noise in Automobiles Says Guide
The article warns that noisy cars reflect owner carelessness and lack of attention. It urges proper maintenance with oil, grease, and tightening to prevent squeaks and rattles, promising a quiet, smooth ride after a year if kept up.
Engineer Quits Railroading for Dirt Track Fame
Paul Clancy, Fargo locomotive engineer, leaves Great Northern to race stock Essex on North Dakota dirt tracks. In six months he earns over 5000 dollars, warrants five wins in six starts, and sets records at Valley City Mandan Fargo and Wheaton. He drives 78 mph on straightaways and races chiefly on half mile dirt tracks.
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Paul Clancy
Fargo
N. D
Great Northern
Clancy
Essex
North Dakota
Wharf
Butana Motor Company
Minneapolis
Ada
Minn
Valley City
Wheaton, Minn
Indianapolis
Mandan
N. C
Bushings Remover Tool from Bent Round Steel
A simple tool for removing steering spindle bushings uses a piece of inch round steel bent slightly about two inches from the end. The tool must be long enough to pass through the steering knuckle with an inch or two protruding to hammer.
Vibration Eases Seized Grease Cups With Locked Caps
The piece notes vibration helps loosen stiff grease cups that have become secure and warns that a lost cup risks mechanism damage. It recommends using a set of grease cups with locked caps as a safe remedy to prevent trouble.
Simple kerosene cleaner for carburetor valves
A method to reduce carbon on valve stems by injecting kerosene into the air valve while the engine runs. The kerosene travels down the stems, softening and washing off carbon. Suggested monthly use. Also advise stopping and listening at railroad crossings.
Production Schedule Predicts Auto Output Booms in 1920
New York hosts the big national auto show as industry leaders gather to publish 1920 plans. Experts forecast passenger car production surpassing 2,000,000 with about 8,000,000 power driven vehicles in use by 1920, plus 300,000 commercial units. War-time standardization and stronger unit makers are cited as keys to higher quality cars despite higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
C. W. Yeeman
Continental Motors Corporation
Moonshine Drives Aliens Aim to Return Home
Akron police report shows aliens running moonshine operations to fund travel back to the old country. Fred Counts says many aim only to cover moving expenses, with some stills passing through multiple owners as emigrants return home. Eight of twelve arraigned were held. four discharged.
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International News Service
Akron
Ohio
Old Country
United States District
Fred Counts
Cleveland
United States
Don W. Harter
New York
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Utah
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DELCO
Delco Light
H. L. Willis CO
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Silver Bow Auto Company
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Hopkins
Overland Butte CO. Distributors
ARMON
Car Automobile Service CO
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Tire Department
Montana Auto and Garage CO
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Franklin
Silver Bow Auto. Mobile CO
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Robish
Republic Trucks
Columbia
S. Montana
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Silver Bow Motor Car Co
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